FACTOID # 108: The top 10 countries for electricity generation using a nuclear energy source are all in Europe.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

Encyclopedia > KASM

PublicMeeting Auckland..2.00pm..Sunday 16 October 2005..3 solent Street, Mechanics Bay,Auckland. Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) is an environmental group established to oppose the mining of the sea bed around New Zealand.www.blacksands.org.nz October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...



In March 2005 an application was lodged by Australian company BQL for a minerals permit for exploration prior to mining black sands off the West Coast of the North Island. This was the determining factor for the formation of KASM. KASM was originally Raglan based but now has membership and organisational groups in Piha, Raglan, and Taranaki with support from many other environmental groups. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... North Island The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, the other being the South Island. ...


See also

The earliest major environmental issue in New Zealand was the prospect of raising the level of Lake Manapouri for a hydro-electricity scheme. ... Sarcasm is sneering, jesting, or mocking a person, situation or thing. ...

External link

  • KASM - official website.

 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your location
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.